Opinion

Hospital merger? Fighting the LHIN spin

Experts like Natalie Mehra of the Ontario Health Coalition have warned us that our local hospital is at risk. And… Continue reading “Hospital merger? Fighting the LHIN spin”

Broken glass, shattered faith: MPP’s office a snapshot of future unrest

It jars us, to see violence in Canada – especially small-town Canada. Whether that violence is perpetrated against people or… Continue reading “Broken glass, shattered faith: MPP’s office a snapshot of future unrest”

Yes, please and thank you: Elections, ramen noodles, and bad manners

By the time you read this, our municipal election results will have finally been tallied – (No, honest! We mean… Continue reading “Yes, please and thank you: Elections, ramen noodles, and bad manners”

Election extended — here’s what we know

Last night at around 7 p.m., the City of Kawartha Lakes Clerk, Cathie Ritchie — invoking powers given to her… Continue reading “Election extended — here’s what we know”

Imagining a plastic-free life

Imagine that you are standing on the water tower in Fenelon Falls, looking as far as the eye can see…. Continue reading “Imagining a plastic-free life”

Gord James ‘recommends’ candidate Ashmore, but doesn’t endorse

The Lindsay Advocate began our coverage of the election with a popular eight-page spread in our print edition, highlighting some… Continue reading “Gord James ‘recommends’ candidate Ashmore, but doesn’t endorse”

Well, you can’t say this is a boring election

Believe it or not, there are some smaller municipalities in Ontario where the municipal election is no big deal. We… Continue reading “Well, you can’t say this is a boring election”